Seven Months Old

You're Seven Months, Cody & Jaden!

Yes, these are the beautiful smiles that melt our hearts each day! It's hard to believe that 7 months ago, the only images we had of these sweet boys were fuzzy, colorless ultrasounds. How remarkable it has been to watch our boys develop-- from small "blobs" with arm buds to the smiling, energetic little boys pictured above. The gift of life truly is a miracle! We feel humbled that God has gifted us with these two small blessings to hold and love and nurture every day. Here are some of our highlights from Month Seven:

SLEEPING HABITS

• GREAT while at home; not so positive while on vacation
• Have 1-2 nightly wakings, but can usually put themselves back to sleep within a few minutes
• Move around a LOT in their crib; like snuggling themselves against the side of their cribs
• Flip themselves over instantly after being laid down on their back
• Favorite sleeping position-- sticking rear end up with knees and arms tucked under their bodies

EATING HABITS

• Started solid foods, though very slowly for Jaden's sake
• Tried & enjoyed rice cereal, pumpkin, and sweet potatoes
• Cody is a fast, energetic eater who opens his mouth eagerly for food.
• Jaden seems to think more carefully about what he's eating and uses his tongue to play with the food.
• Still nursing & bottle-feeding 5-6 times per day
• Had many adventurous nursing sessions while on vacation! (It's not easy nursing 2 boys at once in airports, churches, rental vans, and other people's homes-- especially when your specialty twin nursing pillow doesn't fit in your luggage!)
• Weaned off all nighttime feedings

PLAYTIME

• Eager "walkers"-- Love to hold on to an adult's hands and take steps around the room (Mommy & Daddy often tire out before they do!)
• More confident sitters, though still occasionally topple backwards
• Love their musical toys best
• Enjoy listening to Baby Praise videos

BOTH BOYS

(Cody on L in all 3 above)

(Jaden on L)

• Both have cute smiles with 2 bottom front teeth
• Love sucking on their first and second fingers
• Enjoy pulling on the strings on Daddy & Mommy's sweatshirts
• Rarely allow Daddy & Mommy to eat a meal without holding a twin
• Consequently, they love sticking their fingers in our food!
• Not big cuddlers-- would much rather move!
• Giggle heartily when being tickled, bounced, or when playing peek-a-boo
• Never like being strapped in carseats, but calm down instantly when put into the car
• Love being read to... and then chewing on the books

OUR CODY-BOY

• Currently 15 lbs. 10 oz.
• Loves to "sing" himself to sleep with quiet cooing
• Loves to stick his finger in the hole of his Soothie pacifier
• Occasionally falls asleep with his index finger sticking straight out (even if pacifier is no longer in!)
• Still our goofy, smiley, energetic twin

OUR LITTLE JADEN-MAN

• Currently 16 lbs.
• Had a very content month with many nose-crinkling, heart-warming smiles
• Blew raspberries for the first time
• VERY squirmy on the changing table
• More willing to play happily independently and sit still for longer